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Receiving Cards After The Pass
Every 4th hand is a 'no pass' hand; otherwise, players pass 3 cards to the player on their left, right, or across from them in rotation.
Ending The Game
The game ends when at least one player reaches or exceeds 100 points, and the player with the lowest score wins.
Voiding a Suit
A player can try to 'void' a suit by playing all their cards in that suit as quickly as possible.
Strategic Leading
Leading with a high card can flush out high penalty cards from opponents.
When to 'Shoot the Moon'
Consider shooting the moon when you have a majority of high point cards and control over the queen of spades.
Leading The First Trick
The player holding the 2 of clubs leads the first trick with that card.
Avoiding Taking Tricks
To avoid taking tricks with hearts or the queen of spades, play lower cards or off-suit cards if possible.
Playing The Queen of Spades
The queen of spades can be played at any time except for the first trick, provided the player follows suit.
Shooting The Moon
If one player captures all hearts and the queen of spades, they can choose to subtract 26 points from their score or add 26 points to everyone else's.
Scoring Rules
Each heart is worth 1 point, and the queen of spades is worth 13 points; goal is to have the lowest score.
Responding to 'Shoot the Moon'
When an opponent tries to shoot the moon, other players should work together to ensure that the player gets at least one fewer heart or misses the queen of spades.
Playing Cards Not Following Suit
If a player can't follow suit, they can play any other suit, except for hearts or the queen of spades on the first trick.
Opening Hearts
Hearts cannot be led until they are 'broken' (played on a previous trick).
Dealing Cards
Each player is dealt 13 cards, ensuring all cards from a standard 52-card deck are distributed.
Playing 'No point' Leads
Players cannot lead a trick with a heart or queen of spades until hearts are broken.
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